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Date(s)
- 1964-1980 (Creation)
Extent
2.00 Boxes
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This collection documents a portion of Senior Judge Robert M. Deehl's 52 years of service on the bench in Miami-Dade County. The scrapbook and newspaper clippings highlight certain prominent or ongoing cases and issues that Mr. Deehl presided over, such as traffic violations including drunk driving, drag racing, car sales corruption, uninsured motors, and the advent of the Implied Consent law.
In addition, the clippings cover a range of topics such as solar heater disputes, removal of the Coral Gables Courthouse, ratings of judges in Miami-Dade County, and the legal profession in general, as well as crime and vice clippings. Some clippings cover specific trials including those of Miami City attorney George Knox as well as ex-Miami Dade School Board member Kathleen Magrath.
Of particular importance are clippings discussing Cassius Clay’s (Muhammad Ali) arrest for driving without a license. Among these clippings are a handwritten letter signed by Muhammad Ali asking Judge Robert M. Deehl if he would consider an early release, which was subsequently granted.
System of arrangement
Arranged in 2 series: 1. Scrapbook – 2. Newspaper Clippings.
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This collection is open for research.
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Gift of David Deehl, September 2018.
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Accession Number: 2018-235
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Archivist's note
Finding Aid Authors: Kristen Lachterman and Archives Staff.
Archivist's note
© Copyright 2019 HistoryMiami Archives & Research Center. All rights reserved.
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- Ali, Muhammad (Subject)